Setting Up a Foreign Investment Company in Korea
Under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act

Foreign Investment Company Setup (FDI) — Complete process for foreign nationals to establish a Korean corporation. One-stop service from foreign investment report and capital deposit to corporate registration, tax registration, and D-8 visa application. Minimum registered capital of KRW 100M is the core requirement.

Under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act, a foreign investor must file a foreign investment report at a designated foreign exchange bank, deposit the registered capital of KRW 100M+ into the corporate account, and complete corporate registration followed by tax registration. After registering as a foreign-invested enterprise, the investor may apply for the D-8 Corporate Investment Visa. Spouse and minor children may reside together under F-3 (dependent) status.

1. Overview

A foreign-invested company in Korea is established under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act. The minimum investment amount is KRW 100 million. Once registered as a foreign-invested enterprise, the investor may apply for a D-8 visa — one D-8 holder per KRW 100M invested.

2. Requirements

• Valid passport and identity documents (passport copy, recent photo)
• Minimum registered capital of KRW 100 million
• Designated Korean business premises (office lease)
• No immigration violations or outstanding tax liabilities
• Legal source of funds proof (overseas remittance records)

3. Required Documents

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4. Process

1. Free consultation and investment eligibility review
2. Foreign investment report at foreign exchange bank
3. Establish Korean corporation (articles of incorporation, shareholder registry)
4. Open corporate bank account and deposit registered capital
5. Complete corporate registration (court registry office)
6. Business registration at tax office
7. Register as foreign-invested enterprise (KOTRA or municipal government)
8. Apply for D-8 visa issuance confirmation or status change
9. Obtain D-8 visa at Korean embassy in home country (or in-Korea change)
10. Register as foreigner within 90 days of entry

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